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Traffic Advisory Leaflet 1/06 Part 4 General principles of traffic control by light signals. Part 4 of 4
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The primary purpose of traffic control by light signals is to separate conflicting traffic by the division of time, within the available road space, in a safe, efficient and equitable manner. This document covers aspects of phases and stages, losing and gaining right of way, early cut-off, determination of intergreen times and traffic signal symbols.
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Department for Transport
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